Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman who is the 40th governor of California, serving since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. He was sworn in as Governor of California on January 7, 2019.
California will soon become the first state in the nation to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products. The law takes effect in 2023. Governor Gavin Newsom also signed a new law barring most.. CBS News - Published Also reported by •Reuters
On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom expanded his emergency declaration, making it statewide. Evacuations are expanding, first in Sonoma county and now in Napa. More than 2 million people have had their.. CBS News - Published
US President Donald Trump hits out at the governor of California, saying he's "like a child" and needs to deal with the forest fires better. In the latest part of the spat between the two, Mr Trump..
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently praised the federal government. Specifically, he thanked FEMA for its response to the state's catastrophic wildfires and power outages affecting millions. Days..
U.S. college athletes can profit from brand sponsorships and endorsement deals under a new rule approved on Tuesday by the governing board of the NCAA, the organization that regulates U.S. collegiate..
California is on fire and in the dark. HuffPost reports Tuesday’s dangerous wind forecasts offer little hope that either of those conditions will soon change. Firefighters have responded to a..
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency Sunday as high winds and low humidity continue to fan devastating wildfires. Lisa Bernhard reports.
California Governor Gavin Newsom officially declared a statewide emergency on Sunday. The move comes as a spate of wildfires grows across the state. According to HuffPost, the fires are causing massive..
The ferocious Saddleridge fire is ripping through the Los Angeles area, with dry conditions and high winds making the massive flames difficult to contain. Lisa Bernhard reports.
Firefighters are battling multiple blazes across California, including a ferocious blaze in Riverside County, as the state comes under a red flag fire alert. Sareena Dayaram reports
More than half a million California homes and workplaces had no electricity Wednesday after pre-cautionary power cuts to avoid wildfires. Sareena Dayaram reports.
California State Attorney General Xavier Becerra says his state cannot "afford to backslide in our battle against climate change - it's about our survival." Pres. Trump is promising to revoke the..
According to Reuters, on Monday, California is expected to crack down on flavored e-cigarettes restrictions. This comes after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alerted the public that..
Last week California Gov. Gavin Newsom lauded President Donald Trump as a "partner" in the effort to fight wildfires. That was then, this is now.
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After the president seemed to renew his threat to cut wildfire aid to California, Gavin Newsom tweeted, "You don't believe in climate change. You are excused from this conversation" CBS News - Published
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he will convene a meeting of Pacific Gas and Electric Co executives, shareholders, wildfire victims, and PG&E's other creditors in Sacramento next week to speed up.. Reuters - Published
California made history Monday by becoming the first state in the country to allow college athletes to get paid for their name and image, while still attending school. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the.. CBS News - Published
California Gov. Gavin Newsom warns state residents that strong winds over the weekend may whip up more wildfires that have destroyed homes and forced power shutoffs up and down the state. (Oct. 25)
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California is launching MyShake, a mobile app that will send out earthquake early warning alerts. Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials announced the system Thursday, the 30th anniversary of the of the.. USATODAY.com - Published
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that Pacific Gas and Electric Co (PG&E) should be held accountable for mismanaging last week's power shutoffs and urged the company to provide credits or.. Reuters - Published
California moved to end the use of private, for-profit lockups in America's largest state prison system as well as in federal immigration detention centers in the state under a measure signed into law.. Reuters - Published
California Governor Gavin Newsom called a widespread electricity shutdown triggered by a power company to prevent wildfires "unacceptable", as gale-force winds and dry weather posed a critical fire.. Reuters - Published
The average price for a gallon of gas in California was $4.18 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA, compared to the national average of $2.64.
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Gonzaga coach Mark Few ripped California Gov. Gavin Newsom, despite being in favor of his players earning money off their name, image and likeness.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeted after Trump's lengthy diatribes during a press conference: "just feel bad for the poor President of Finland"
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill that will allow NCAA college athletes to hire agents and seek endorsements. The move is already being disputed by the NCAA, which says it will destroy.. CBS News - Published
Tuesday: A conversation with the governor about the N.C.A.A. Also: California’s role in the impeachment process, and tributes to Bruce Bochy. NYTimes.com - Published
Gavin Newsom is a media-savvy, telegenic governor who has had personal experiences with college sports participation and oversight.
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California cleared the way on Monday for college athletes to profit from brand sponsorships and endorsement deals, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making it the first U.S. state to give.. Reuters - Published
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed into law a controversial labor bill, AB 5, which spells out when companies must treat "gig economy" contract workers as employees. Reuters - Published
Tuesday: We want to hear from you about the stories you want to read. Also: Gov. Gavin Newsom takes action on vaping, and Kim Gordon recommends a taco spot. NYTimes.com - Published
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered the launch of a $20 million statewide public awareness campaign to educate young people and parents about health risks associated with vaping of.. Reuters - Published
California Governor Gavin Newsom was expected on Monday to announce restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes in response to a recent nationwide spate of sometimes deadly lung illnesses that U.S. health.. Reuters - Published
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign new legislation intended to help the Legion of Independent Workers in the so-called gig economy. The law would make "gig workers" eligible for.. CBS News - Published
Millions of tenants would be covered by a measure championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in his first year in office. Final approval could come Wednesday. NYTimes.com - Published
A bill passed by the State Assembly would allow college athletes to make endorsement deals. It is expected to reach the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom. NYTimes.com - Published
Tuesday: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law one of the nation’s toughest standards for the use of deadly force. Also: A stunning turn in the Ghost Ship fire trial. NYTimes.com - Published
California police officers will be allowed to use lethal force only when "necessary" in response to a threat, instead of the existing standard of "reasonable", under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin.. Reuters - Published
The California governor must decide whether to sign into law a bill that would demand that presidential candidates disclose five years of federal tax returns to be listed on the state's primary.. CBS News - Published
Wednesday: A formerly homeless family talks about the stress and anxiety; Gov. Gavin Newsom takes aim at President Trump’s tax returns; and border seesaws. NYTimes.com - Published
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that would demand that presidential candidates disclose five years of federal tax returns to be listed on the state's primary election ballot CBS News - Published
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered an impassioned condemnation of the shooting and criticized Republican lawmakers for inaction on gun control.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed tech-focused Steve Gordon to run the state's broken Department of Motor Vehicles, putting a focus on READ IDs.
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A bill about to land on Gov. Gavin Newsom would try to do just that -- plus everything else you need to know about this week in politics CBS News - Published
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